Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc Exam 2023

Mission Statement - Answer- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members, and to public service with a primary focus on the black community. Founding date - Answer- (Monday) January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University by 22 illustrious, collegiate women. Founders 1-5 - Answer- -Osceola McCarthy Adams -Marguerite Young Alexander -Winona Cargile Alexander -Ethel Cuff Black -Bertha Pitts Campbell Founders 6-10 - Answer- -Zephyr Chisom Carter -Edna Brown Coleman -Jessie McGuire Dent -Frederica Chase Dodd -Myra Davis Hemmings Founders 11-15 - Answer- -Olive C. Jones -Jimmie Bugg Middleton -Pauline Oberdofer Minor -Vashti Turley Murphy -Naomi Sewell Richardson Founders 16-22 - Answer- -Mamie Reddy Rose -ELiza Pearl Shippen -Florence Letcher Toms -Ethel Carr Watson -Wertie Blackwell Weaver -Madree Penn White -Edith Motte Young Incorporated date - Answer- (Tuesday) February 18, 1930 Chartered Date - Answer- (Saturday) December 1, 1962 Motto - Answer- Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom First Public Act of Service - Answer- (Monday) Participation in the Women's Suffrage March that took place in Washington, D.C on March 3, 1913 Official Colors - Answer- Crimson and Cream. Symbolize courage and purity. Crimson= courage Cream= purity Official Flower - Answer- African violet symbolizes modesty chosen because it is believed to have touched all four parts of the earth violets are beautiful alone but naturally gregarious in clusters just as women of DST are Official Symbol - Answer- Lady Fortitude Lady Fortitude - Answer- -Unveiled April 28, 1979 (Saturday) -James King -Symbolizes: Strength, determination, courage, wisdom, hope, femininity -made of corten steel. metal changes from silver to rustic red-orange to dark rich bronze through oxidization. process takes 2-3 years -facial structures depict courage and determination. outreached hands depicts receiving of love and the giving of herself to others. statue is shown pushing forward with tension on her legs and that symbolizes her strength. -stands to inspire women to move forcefully forward to meet lifes challenges. 5 point thrust - Answer- 1. economic development 2. educational development 3. international awareness and involvement 4. physical and mental health 5. political awareness and involvement economic development - Answer- financial fortitude: a process that will help program participants to set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and put the plan into action. educational development - Answer- -delta gems: growing and empowering myself successfully: created to catch the dreams of African American at risk, adolescent girls aged 14-18. -embodi: empowering males to build opportunities for developing independence: program is designed to refocus the efforts of DST with the support and action of other major orgs on the plight of African American males international awareness and involvement - Answer- -Mary Help of the sick mission hospital (formerly Thika memorial hospital) -delta sigma theta sorority inc elementary school physical and mental health - Answer- healthy lifestyle: total woman: mind, body, and spirit- addresses the challenges of li